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Gallaudet University serves deaf and hard of hearing students from many different backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student body. Gallaudet is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply for open positions.

General Information: The Department of Science, Technology, & Mathematics seeks a pre-tenure or tenure-track faculty member to support a new stand-alone undergraduate Public Health (PH) program, which offers an undergraduate major (BSPH) and minor. The successful candidate should demonstrate professional-level work experience and leadership in the PH field, in addition to demonstrated competency in teaching, scholarship/research, and service. Competence in American Sign Language is required. Applicants new at ASL will be required to learn the language and demonstrate competence as stipulated in the Handbook. Support for learning ASL includes ASL classes, tutoring and gatherings. Rank and salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The 9-month appointment is for the academic year beginning August 16, 2018. Position is contingent on funding.

1. An earned doctorate (PhD or DrPH) in public health, epidemiology, or a closely related field, or a terminal professional degree (e.g., MD, JD) and an MPH. Exceptional candidates with an earned MPH and a doctoral degree in progress are encouraged to apply.

2. A record of or potential for outstanding teaching, scholarship, and a commitment to service.

3. Competence in American Sign Language (ASL) is required. Newly hired faculty who are new to ASL will be required to learn the language and demonstrate competence over time as stipulated in the Faculty Handbook. Support for learning ASL includes ASL classes, tutoring, and gatherings.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. If you have questions or are unsure whether you might be a good fit, please contact us to discuss your interest. Interested applicants should prepare and send the following:

1. Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts.

2. Curriculum vitae.

3. A list of three individuals who can provide a reference. Please indicate on the list your explicit permission for the screening committee to contact these individuals.

4. Three letters of recommendation relevant to this position. Please contact these individuals to ask that the letter of recommendation be sent directly to the Department Chair at the mailing address or email address below.

5. One-page letter of application explaining why you are a good fit for this position and for Gallaudet.

6. One-page Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

7. One-page Statement of Research Interests. Your statement should outline a plan for how your research could be conducted in Gallaudet’s unique environment.

All materials should be sent electronically (preferred) or by regular mail to:

Dr. Kathleen Arnos, Chair

email: kathleen.arnos@gallaudet.edu

Department of Science, Technology, & Mathematics

Hall Memorial Building

Gallaudet University

800 Florida Avenue, NE

Washington, DC 20002

Internal Number: 17152

About Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.